Distribution and trends
Distribution
This map is derived from the Bird Atlas of the Netherlands (Sovon 2018). For each atlas square of 5x5 km, an estimate for the number of wintering birds is given.
Population trends
Not enough data.
Breeding success and survival
Not enough data.
Seasonal occurrence
seasonal pattern
Data derived from waterbird monitoring scheme (mostly monthly counts during winter). Shown is the monthly average number of birds for for the last five seasons. For each month is indicated which part is counted and what part is estimated (calculated using statistical methods). The red line shows the multi-year mean. This is the average over all months of the season, from July to June of the last five seasons. Months without estimation (indicated by ?) it is assumed that there were no birds.
Occurrence description
Buiten broedtijd
De IJsduiker is een schaarse wintergast die het meest langs de kust wordt waargenomen. Op sommige locaties, zoals de Brouwersdam, is dat (vrijwel) jaarlijks het geval. Binnenlandwaarnemingen zijn vrij zeldzaam, maar ook hier zijn er locaties waar de soort met enige regelmaat opduikt, zoals de Midden-Limburgse Maasplassen. Vrijwel alle IJsduikers worden gezien tussen oktober en april, het meest nog midden in de winter. Sommige vogels blijven maandenlang op dezelfde plek hangen.
Birds directive
Conservation status
The Birds Directive focuses on the conservation of all naturally occurring wild bird species in Europe, including the Common Loon.
This means that EU Member States must take measures to maintain or bring the populations of these species to a level that corresponds in particular to ecological, scientific and cultural requirements.
The Birds Directive requires Member States to maintain habitats for birds of sufficient size and quality, including through the designation of Special Protection Areas for the benefit of the European Natura 2000 network. No special protection zones have been designated for the Common Loon in the Netherlands. The national population must be able to maintain itself at a favorable level.
What is the methodology to assess the conservation status of birds
non-breeding bird
The conservation status of the Common Loon as non-breeding bird in the Netherlands is favourable.
| State of Conservation Assessment | ||||
| Distribution | Population | Habitat | Future | Final verdict |
| unknown | favourable | favourable | favourable | favourable |
Assigned areas
No areas assigned
Counting guidelines
No counting guidelines available.